Georgia Dostal
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast
Balanced Ballerinas is for adult dancers, teachers, studio owners, and anyone drawn to ballet as a pathway to a more grounded, balanced life.
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Georgia Dostal
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
125. Balancing Motherhood and Ballet Teacher Life: Finding Peace & Adjusting Your Balance 09.05.2024 28:43
We’re diving into the balancing act of motherhood and ballet teacher life with me on the latest episode of the podcast! From navigating career changes to finding peace amidst the chaos, we cover it all - I truly feel like the podcast is where I’m most honest about my journey. Tune in now to learn how I’m making peace & adjusting my sense of balance! 👉 Answering Listener Questions: How has mot...
124. Want a High Distinction in Your Ballet Exam? Here's How! 01.05.2024 23:13
In this week's episode of the Balanced Ballerinas podcast, we're diving into the secrets of achieving high distinctions in ballet exams. From focus and peer support to consistent practice and self-reflection, I'll be sharing the KEY strategies that helped me excel in my own exams. Here's what you'll learn: The importance of surrounding yourself with supportive peers who motivate you to do your bes...
123. Embracing your love of ballet amidst misconceptions and judgement! 17.04.2024 14:30
Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet The 12 Week Adult Ballet Course: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/12weekadultballetcourse My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina Community Instagram! @balancedballerinas Fac...
122. Benefits of pointe class WITHOUT pointe shoes! 03.04.2024 22:07
Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet The 12 Week Adult Ballet Course: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/12weekadultballetcourse My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina Community Instagram! @balancedballerinas Fac...
121. Managing menopause in dance training and teaching with Dr Andrea Robertson! 20.03.2024 41:39
Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet The 12 Week Adult Ballet Course: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/12weekadultballetcourse My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina Community Instagram! @balancedballerinas Fac...
120. Navigating a graceful comeback after injury! 07.03.2024 20:45
Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet The 12 Week Adult Ballet Course: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/12weekadultballetcourse My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina Community Instag...
119. 'The Library Aesthetic' is going to change the game of dance media! 21.02.2024 40:03
Check out The Library Aesthetic HERE: https://thelibraryaesthetic.com/ ______ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet The 12 Week Adult Ballet Course: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/12week...
118. Overcoming perfectionism with The Confident Dancer! 07.02.2024 48:28
A huge thank you to Kirsten from The Confident Dancer for this weeks episode! Check Kirsten out here! www.kirstenkemp.com _______ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet The 12 Week...
117. Andy believes ballet makes her a better mother! 24.01.2024 55:33
A beautiful conversation with one of my in-person students Andy Yanez! Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina Community Instagram! @balancedballerinas Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas...
116. Turning your love of dance into a CAREER with Josephine Lancuba! 10.01.2024 55:15
A topic I’ve wanted to cover for a very long time is how to make a career in the creative arts - specifically adult students who find dance later in life and decide they want it to be more than recreational. You can find today's guest on Instagram @josephinelancuba or https://www.josephinelancuba.com/ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Pren...
115. Memories & Moments from 2023! 27.12.2023 46:42
With my special guest Virginia from @demipointe-dancewear Reflecting on the best of 2023! We dive into memories, cherished moments, personal favourites, valuable lessons, impactful people, and memorable quotes in this episode. 🌟 ____ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed f...
114. Let's Catch Up! Birth, Maternity Leave, Motherhood, Studio Life and Identity! 13.12.2023 30:05
The podcast is back and we’re discussing birth, maternity leave, motherhood, studio life and identity! ________ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet Book a Discovery Call with me to see if you’re...
113. Boys & ballet with Nicholas Ade! 04.10.2023 36:43
Today we discuss… Nicholas’ own ballet journey as a young male dancer! The stigma that surrounds male ballet dancers and how CPYB are combatting it! Why athletes and ‘manly sports’ are attracted to the benefits of ballet training? And towards the end I air my own concerns about the concept of male students receiving a ‘free ride’ a lot of the time in the ballet world. _________  ...
112. Revisiting nutrition with Sally Sparidaans! 20.09.2023 40:59
I thought it was about time we revisited the topic of nutrition with a trusted guest. Go follow Sally on Instagram @the.nourished.dancer And you can find all Sally's services here: https://sallysparidaans.com ______ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed fo...
111. Pelvic & continence health for dancers and athletes with Olympian and physiotherapist Cat McArthur! 06.09.2023 1:11:30
Are you the ballet student who’s given birth to two children and needs to run out of class to the bathroom after petit allegro? Or perhaps you keep hearing about your ‘pelvic floor’ and you don’t quite understand what that is, let alone how to strengthen it! Or you might be like me, who at the time of recording thought she wouldn’t need to worry about her pelvic floor health but left this conversa...
110. The importance of choosing the correct class level for YOU! 23.08.2023 20:26
The big question is, are you attending the correct class to meet your physical and psychological needs? It's SO IMPORTANT to choose the correct class level for YOU and this is what we discuss on the podcast this week... _______ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you:...
109. PRACTICAL advice for navigating your period as a dancer! 09.08.2023 29:19
So today, I thought we should revisit the topic as a reminder to be positive about our periods and I'm going to offer some very practical suggestions for any woman who needs to wear a leotard and tights during that time of the month... _________ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was...
108. The importance of pre-pointe assessments with physiotherapist Sarah Kiely! 26.07.2023 56:14
It was an absolute delight to welcome back the wonderful Sarah Kiely for her second appearance on the #balancedballerinas podcast! _____ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet Book a Discovery Call with me to se...
107. The pros and cons of ballet exams for adults with special guests Virginia and Miss Meg! 12.07.2023 57:35
An episode you've all been requesting! ______ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina Community Instagram! @balancedballerinas Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas And join the *SECRET* Fac...
106. Finding a ballet coach that's right for YOU with Lesly! 28.06.2023 28:03
Enjoy listening to a conversation with one of my online academy students Lesly today! ______ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina Community Instagram! @balancedballerinas Facebook...
105. Ask me anything: balancing pregnancy & ballet teacher life! 14.06.2023 50:01
At the time of recording, I am currently 33 weeks pregnant but by the time this episode comes out I'll be 36 weeks! ________ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina Community Instagra...
104. Throwing out perfectionism and falling in love with ballet as an adult with Ellen! 31.05.2023 40:08
I'm delighted to welcome my in-person AND online academy student Ellen to the podcast this week! _____ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina Community Instagram! @balancedballe...
103. Some TOUGH LOVE on how to edit your life and achieve your ballet goals! 17.05.2023 27:42
If ballet is your dream, then it's time to start editing your life and making the changes needed to make it reality! If you feel called to reap the benefits that ballet training can bring to your everyday life, then in my experience you will make the room and time for it. ______ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginn...
102. When your partner isn't supportive of your ballet! 03.05.2023 22:33
We're going to tackle a tricky one today! We all need supporters in life and we all need those closest to us to maybe not understand but at least support activities, dreams and goals we may have. And while some are lucky enough to have a supportive partner at home, that’s a fantasy for others. ________ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Pre...
101. Three reasons why ballet is so difficult but so REWARDING! 19.04.2023 37:46
This week we're breaking down the three reasons why ballet is so difficult but so rewarding! ______ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Book a Discovery Call with me to see if you’re a good fit for the 12 Week Adult Ballet Course here: www.balancedballerinas.com/contact Instagram @thebalancedballerina Podcast @balancedballerinas Facebook - B...
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